ExpatRusher
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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American, Married with children
Registration: 26 February 2022
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Using a US based cell phone in the DR by Mark and Al
We are (finally) making our 1st trip to the Dominican in June. I'm trying to figure out how or if we can use our ATT cell phones without racking up a bunch of international phone charges. We will be in the Sosua/Cabarete area for about 2 weeks.
@ondami Can WhatsApp call numbers not registered on WhatsApp? I didn't think they could. (But I could be wrong, or it may have changed.) Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
[If future prospective expats benefits from this post, I ask only that you remember to pay it forward to the next set of expats!!]  My wife and I just took our Naturalization Examinations -- and passed. With the OP's permission, I ... Read More
Dollar shortage by Stacy ST
It appears there is a major dollar shortage in this country right now. Anyone else experiencing this? We have been waiting for over 3 weeks to convert our pesos to dollars with our bank (BHD), but still nothing. We have plenty of pesos, but need ...
@Stacy ST Stacy: We also hold dollar and peso accounts at BHDL.  While we haven't tried to obtain any amounts over US$1200 over the last three months, we've had no problems getting US cash in our hands at the two different BHDL branches ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@wondering9Well said. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
Interesting data on the wide range of applicants for citizenship. I've met several individuals and/or families from Ukraine in the DR, for example.I would guess that DR is seen as a relatively safe, neutral country in which to reside and/or ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Dominican Republic can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or ...
We've been coming here since 2018, and for several years have been snowbirding for 2-3 months each winter. We find ourselves coming to the Punta Cana region more often than others. Things I wish I had discovered sooner about the DR:"Restaurant ... Read More
LOST CEDULATE -- How to replace?? by ExpatRusher
Hey, folks. Seeking advice on replacing a lost cedula. Need to do fairly quickly, as I retake my practical driving test next week. We are staying in Punta Cana area (Veron, in particular).Here's my questions:Can cedulas be replaced ...
HOW IT ALL TURNED OUT -- The Lost Cedula Saga: The Rest of the StoryWe had given up on finding my lost cedula. So, we prepped to go to the local police station to file a report. We prepared and translated a written statement that ... Read More
LOST CEDULATE -- How to replace?? by ExpatRusher
Hey, folks. Seeking advice on replacing a lost cedula. Need to do fairly quickly, as I retake my practical driving test next week. We are staying in Punta Cana area (Veron, in particular).Here's my questions:Can cedulas be replaced ...
I thought all non-citizens had to go to the one cedula office in Santo Domingo. When someone I know lost his cedula, he had to file a police report and take it with him to get a replacement. - @ddmcgheeThat was precisely what we were trying to ... Read More
LOST CEDULATE -- How to replace?? by ExpatRusher
Hey, folks. Seeking advice on replacing a lost cedula. Need to do fairly quickly, as I retake my practical driving test next week. We are staying in Punta Cana area (Veron, in particular).Here's my questions:Can cedulas be replaced ...
@Guineo Verde Thank you so much!! It's a place to start.My lawyer says that sometimes the Junta allows offices outside the capital, but then they don't. Seems to cycle. We'll try to give them a call. Read More
LOST CEDULATE -- How to replace??
Hey, folks. Seeking advice on replacing a lost cedula. Need to do fairly quickly, as I retake my practical driving test next week. We are staying in Punta Cana area (Veron, in particular).Here's my questions:Can cedulas be replaced ... Read More
OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!! by ExpatRusher
Woe is me. I must report a failure on my part. (after crowing about how I passed the written test with a great score, I figure I full disclosure on the practical test is appropriate). Late last week we went from Punta Cana over to the Intrant ...
@ddmcgheeIt is interesting to hear how regional offices differ on procedures; perhaps even differences based on the time of day or how busy they are. Read More
OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!!
Woe is me. I must report a failure on my part. (after crowing about how I passed the written test with a great score, I figure I full disclosure on the practical test is appropriate). Late last week we went from Punta Cana over to the Intrant ... Read More
Drivers license by Slin1953
How can i up load the driving manual book
I understand the perspective, Planner. I would have agreed with you prior to my own identity theft incident about 5-6 years ago now. They had everything... only an astute security team at USAA, and a very early intervention, saved our ... Read More
Drivers license by Slin1953
How can i up load the driving manual book
@planner Thanks for the info. I guess I'm stuck between safety and service. Read More
Drivers license by Slin1953
How can i up load the driving manual book
No thanks. Not the way this works. You've been here for siz months and made 20 posts. You've not convinced me you're not some sort of conniving. I've been here for years, many posts. Well reviewed. Credible. If you can't take the first step, ... Read More